Ford updates its popular Ranger bakkie range
- Product News
- 1 April 2026
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Citroën has expanded its South African line-up with the launch of the Basalt, a new SUV-coupé that blends bold styling, everyday practicality, and comfort-focused technology. Positioned as part of the brand’s C-Cubed programme, the Basalt joins the C3 and Aircross, offering a distinctive fastback silhouette and a package tailored to local driving conditions.
When South Africans buy a car, the purchase price is only the beginning of the ownership story. The real cost unfolds over years of fuel stops, service intervals, replacement parts and the occasional unexpected repair.
Toyota South Africa Motors has expanded its GR Corolla line-up with the addition of a new eight-speed automatic transmission, enhancing usability while retaining the model’s sharp performance edge.
Changan is throwing its hat in the ring of highly contested mid-sized SUV market in South Africa with the arrival of the Changan UNI-S soon.
GWM has added the HAVAL H6 PHEV to its South African line-up, a plug-in hybrid SUV that combines electric commuting capability with long-distance range and all-wheel-drive performance.
Suzuki has launched the Across in South Africa, a C-segment SUV with mild-hybrid technology, positioned for families and urban drivers.
A vehicle best known for delivering goods across South Africa’s cities is now delivering unforgettable safari experiences in the bush.
Renault South Africa has introduced the updated Kiger Turbo, giving the compact SUV a stronger performance focus along with refreshed design details and improved in car technology.
DFSK introduced what it describes as the ‘Ultimate Staff and Equipment Transport’, to its current range in South Africa that so far consisted of a panel van and a bakkie.
Volkswagen has once again stirred excitement in Wolfsburg by previewing the ninth‑generation Golf to employees during a private internal session.
Citroën South Africa has confirmed the arrival of the all-new Citroën Basalt, a new model scheduled to go on sale locally at the end of Q1 2026.
Lexus South Africa new RZ, the brand’s first globally available, purpose-built battery electric vehicle (BEV), has arrived on local shores.
Chery’s luxury brand, a stand-alone nameplate has arrived in South Africa with more larger models (L8) that will be added to the Lepas line-up later.
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